Renting a car at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) provides exceptional versatility for exploring Fort Myers and Naples with larger groups or cargo needs. A car rental offers superior storage capacity for beach equipment, golf clubs, and luggage when visiting Florida's Gulf Coast attractions. The elevated driving position in a luxury SUV or rental car enhances visibility on scenic coastal routes throughout the Fort Myers region.

Some hosts offer unlimited distance for a trip; others set a daily distance limit — you'll need to check on each rental car individually to see if this service is provided. On the vehicle pages, you'll see the total miles or kilometers you're allowed to drive under the heading "Distance included." You can find cars offering unlimited mileage with every trip by using the "Unlimited distance" filter.

To rent a car on Turo, you must create a Turo account, have a valid driver's license, get approved to drive on Turo, and be 18 years old or older in the US, 21 years old or older in Australia, or 23 years old or older in Canada. In the UK, you must be 21 years old or older and have held a UK or EU license for at least one year, or another driver's license for at least two years. In France you must be 18 years old or older and have held a driver's license for at least 2 years, longer for certain makes and models of vehicles. When you're booking your first trip, you'll go through a quick approval process by entering your driver's license and some other information. In most cases, you'll get approved immediately, and you'll be set for all future road trips, day trips, and business trips!

Popular routes from RSW include the scenic drive to Naples via Interstate 75, offering access to pristine beaches and upscale shopping districts. The Fort Myers Beach route provides stunning Gulf Coast views and connects to Sanibel Island causeway for shell collecting adventures. Inland routes lead to historic downtown Fort Myers, featuring Edison and Ford Winter Estates along McGregor Boulevard.

The main highways around RSW airport, including Interstate 75 and US-41, do not require tolls for standard travel to Fort Myers or Naples. Some express lanes on Interstate 75 may have optional toll sections for faster travel during peak periods. Most local roads connecting the airport to popular Florida destinations remain toll-free for convenient exploration.

Take Daniels Parkway east from RSW airport, then merge onto Interstate 75 north toward downtown Fort Myers. Exit at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard or Colonial Boulevard for direct access to the historic downtown district. Your rental car or luxury SUV provides comfortable navigation through Florida's well-marked highway system connecting the airport to Fort Myers city center.

Multiple gas stations operate along Daniels Parkway and Colonial Boulevard within miles of RSW airport for convenient vehicle refueling. Major intersections near Fort Myers feature well-equipped stations with amenities for travelers exploring Florida's Gulf Coast. Electric vehicle charging stations are increasingly available at shopping centers and hotels throughout the Naples and Fort Myers corridor.

Turo accepts valid licenses (not expired, suspended, or revoked) that allow for full driving privileges; this includes driver's licenses issued outside of the US. Licenses that Turo doesn't accept in the US include any that have expired, have been altered, are conditional, probational, provisional, or restricted. Learner's permit/instruction permits are not accepted.

You can get discounts and low cost car rental on Turo. On your Account page, make sure you've checked the box to receive email notifications, and enable push notifications from the Turo app in your phone settings — we'll send you occasional promo codes, discounts, and deals. Additionally, frequent travelers on Turo can get rewarded with the loyalty bonus — earn a promo code for one bonus day when you take trips totaling 10 days in a 90-day period.